How to use scrim!

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@Kripp1ed

Thats because Dange’s video’s are always 30 mins long and its hard to not skip parts

15 Minutes is the longest…

Dave

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@Kripp1ed

Dange, I respect your opinions and your experience, but sometimes it seems like you just want to continue to hear yourself talk. You made your point, why do you care if Tony uses wet / dry? He is running and growing a successful business, so he’s obviously doing something right. Not trying to offend you, just leave it go

What things seem and how things are, are 2 different points of view ! It’s not that I work or continue at making anything happen. I’m just expressing my own point of view based on what I know through my experience and first hand knowledge

And no it’s not that I do it to hear myself talk, Thanks for that negative remark ! What your saying is just trying to shut me up ! Sorry but I’m going to be myself and Tony will be himself and others will be themselves…My perception is LIVE AND LET LIVE !

I’m in no way trying to run Tony or anyone else down…if you noticed I was the one WHO STOPPED DEBATING the issue…

You say you respect me but this post is not so, and it’s really disheartening to hear such a low opinion ! Thanks…

Mr. Gutierrez

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@JfromtheD

I read a lot more than I post.
I see some members who are long winded, some abrasive, some innovative and some just looking for a little help.

• I think in general, all of our intentions are good, and that’s what matters.

Here Here…

Your Bud Dange

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@mosty

I’ve tried the damp scrim and dry as well. I can’t decide which I prefer. It did occur to me though that if you choose to use the ‘damp’ scrim method, then surely it would make more sense to dampen it with a spray bottle, rather than completely saturate it, then wring it out. Could save you some time.

Most-Man,

I was talking to BostonMike today about this very point and I thought it would be a go Idea to try, It’s something I haven’t done yet so I’ve already decided to try it …Good point thanks for you good nature !

Dange

[karlosdaze]

@mosty

I’ve tried the damp scrim and dry as well. I can’t decide which I prefer. It did occur to me though that if you choose to use the ‘damp’ scrim method, then surely it would make more sense to dampen it with a spray bottle, rather than completely saturate it, then wring it out. Could save you some time.

I’d agree, spray it - then wring it. Should give you the dampness it needs & the wringing would push the dampness into the fibers. Probably beats my sauna suggestion, than people saying “great, now I need to buy a sauna.” I think dunking it in the bucket is too wet. What we used to do in the UK is dunk it, wring it, stick it in the truck window, wind the window up & it would be just the right dampness for the next job after driving 10 miles.

[danwagner]

Sometimes I find that a dry as a bone huck or scrim isn’t good on relatively hot glass. They will leave “material” marks on the glass. So I touch it on my mop just enough to glide the towel over the glass needing detailing instead of dragging it.

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@karlosdaze

I’d agree, spray it - then wring it. Should give you the dampness it needs & the wringing would push the dampness into the fibers. Probably beats my sauna suggestion, than people saying “great, now I need to buy a sauna.” I think dunking it in the bucket is too wet. What we used to do in the UK is dunk it, wring it, stick it in the truck window, wind the window up & it would be just the right dampness for the next job after driving 10 miles.

Karl, Good to see you here,

Say I wring it but I also wrap it in a dry scrim and within 10 or so minutes the dry one pulls the wetness out and leaves them both with very workable scrims !I heard that from Dan W. and another member, Kevin Heap !

Dave

[karlosdaze]

@Dangerous

Karl, Good to see you here,

Say I wring it but I also wrap it in a dry scrim and within 10 or so minutes the dry one pulls the wetness out and leaves them both with very workable scrims !I heard that from Dan W. and another member, Kevin Heap !

Dave

Any which way that works for you Dange. I personally like to keep them pretty clean though - just remember that when the marks start showing up - & they do eventually. Personally I like to keep my towels as clean as possible.

[BostonMike]

Why should we NOT cut our scrim in half?

I carry two half pieces, one is being used while the second one dries. Is drying the only reason to carry a large scrim. Does size really matter if you’re using damp scrim?

[Pioneer_Services]

Hello Dr. Dange,

Are you changing your window cleaning company to EcoScrim window cleaning?

[Dangerous]

@Pioneer Services

Hello Dr. Dange,

Are you changing your window cleaning company to EcoScrim window cleaning?

Hey there Erando,

ooh, That sounds cool …How about EcoScrimShire ? Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeees Sir-Re

EcoScrimShire

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@karlosdaze

Any which way that works for you Dange. I personally like to keep them pretty clean though - just remember that when the marks start showing up - & they do eventually. Personally I like to keep my towels as clean as possible.

Hey Karl,

A good heads up …Say hows the fall weather treating you over in the Mediterranean !

Dangerous The EcoScrimShire

[BostonMike]

[B][SIZE=“2”]Mark , actually we are full of it…Full of what works stupendously ! I’m No scientist, but Mark have you ever used a Leather Chamois ? They do need to bet damp in order to work and the Scrim can work the same…Give it a try, you’ll like it ! [/SIZE][/B]

Hey Dave
I remember back in the day before hucks. The damp chamois rocked!

[Beautiful_View]

@BostonMike

[SIZE=“2”]Mark , actually we are full of it…Full of what works stupendously ! I’m No scientist, but Mark have you ever used a Leather Chamois ? They do need to bet damp in order to work and the Scrim can work the same…Give it a try, you’ll like it ! [/SIZE]

So you are using a damp scrim now? How do you like it and how long have you been using it damp?

oh, I’ve never used a leather chamois.

[anon61938349]

everybody uses them differently, most only use 1 a day , but erly this year one of my young workers used my entire stock of 15 scrims in 1 day!. Even after explaining and showing him to use a seperate rag to wipe the frames ,he was still using 8 or 9 scrims per day and i put up with it because his windows were perfect. hes not with me now though and its a blessed relief not to be doing that laundry each evening

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@jonnyald

everybody uses them differently, most only use 1 a day , but erly this year one of my young workers used my entire stock of 15 scrims in 1 day!. Even after explaining and showing him to use a seperate rag to wipe the frames ,he was still using 8 or 9 scrims per day and i put up with it because his windows were perfect. hes not with me now though and its a blessed relief not to be doing that laundry each evening

Hey English Jon,

Say have you tried your ScrimGem damp yet ?

Say have you figured out anything about the red thread scrim yet ?

Take care Jonny

You Bud / EcoScrimShire-Dange

[anon61938349]

yes, theyre damp now, extra daMP now due to the winter damp air means they dont dry out at night as they are kept in my van . i still have a few Unger scrim that are inferior and other Unger that are great ,just the batches i guess . if Mark Unger ever comes on the forum, quiz him on the red thread significance and he must know how and where its all made ,i bet he has visited the factory and seen the people who make it all. im sure its tough on the machinery to make scrim too,the fibres being so tough , it would be interesting to see how its grown too in the fields ,maybe near the Rhine or perhaps in the backwoods by village people using traditional harvesting methods

[BostonMike]

@Beautiful View

So you are using a damp scrim now? How do you like it and how long have you been using it damp?

oh, I’ve never used a leather chamois.

“Hey Dave
I remember back in the day
before hucks. The damp chamois
rocked!”

I was responding in a positive way to Dave’s post not commenting on your reluctance to try it damp. I used damp leather chamois for about 10 years, from 76-85, so it should be easy for me to try the damp scrim. But like yourself I’m use to using dry hucks now and dry scrim works really well for me. I just started using scrim last week. Eventually one of us will try it damp. Haha

[Beautiful_View]

@BostonMike

“Hey Dave
I remember back in the day
before hucks. The damp chamois
rocked!”

I was responding in a positive way to Dave’s post not commenting on your reluctance to try it damp. I used damp leather chamois for about 10 years, from 76-85, so it should be easy for me to try the damp scrim. But like yourself I’m use to using dry hucks now and dry scrim works really well for me. I just started using scrim last week. Eventually one of us will try it damp. Haha

now that the weather is damp and cold, I’m reluctant to experiment. maybe I’ll try it just with the insides first. I’ve been using scrim for some time now dry without issue so that also plays with my reluctance.

[BostonMike]

@Beautiful View

now that the weather is damp and cold, I’m reluctant to experiment. maybe I’ll try it just with the insides first. I’ve been using scrim for some time now dry without issue so that also plays with my reluctance.

Most people say “If it aint broke don’t fix it.”

I’m unusual and I say “If it aint broke I bet there is some room for improvement.” But that’s just me.

I know I’ll get around to trying it damp some day. I tried TSP for week and it was sweet on the glass but to rough on my hands, so I went back to my regular soap, but I gave it a try.